Shell Diesel

Viva Energy Australia (Shell Licensee) Chemwatch Hazard Alert Code: 2

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Material Safety Data Sheet according to NOHSC and ADG requirements L.Local.AUS.EN

SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING

Product Identifier
Product name Shell Diesel

Synonyms Not Available

Proper shipping name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains diesel)
Other means of
Not Available
identification

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses Fuel for diesel engines used in both on-road and off-road applications.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Registered company name Viva Energy Australia (Shell Licensee)
Address Shell House, 562 Wellington Street Perth WA 6000 Australia

Telephone +61 8 9338 6600

Fax +61 1300 556 503
Website http://www.shell.com.au/

Email SAA-Aviation-Bulk-Fuels-Orders@shell.com

Emergency telephone number

Association / Organisation Viva Energy Australia (Shell Licensee)
Emergency telephone
1300 735 793
numbers
Other emergency
Not Available
telephone numbers

SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.

COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, regulated for storage purposes only

CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS

Min Max
Flammability 1
Toxicity 1
0 = Minimum
Body Contact 2 1 = Low
2 = Moderate
Reactivity 1
3 = High
Chronic 2 4 = Extreme

Poisons Schedule S5

R38 Irritating to skin.

R40(3) Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

Risk Phrases [1] R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R65 HARMFUL-May cause lung damage if swallowed.

R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking.

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R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 -
Legend:
Annex VI

Relevant risk statements are found in section 2

Indication(s) of danger Xn

SAFETY ADVICE

S02 Keep out of reach of children.

S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

S23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.

S29 Do not empty into drains.

S35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
S37 Wear suitable gloves.
S40 To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use water and detergent.

S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

S53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

S56 Dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point.

S57
Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination.

S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.
S64 If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).

Other hazards
Inhalation, skin contact and/or ingestion may produce health damage*.

Cumulative effects may result following exposure*.

May produce discomfort of the eyes and respiratory tract*.

SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances
See section below for composition of Mixtures

Mixtures
CAS No %[weight] Name
68334-30-5 >95 diesel

68990-52-3 0-5 fatty acids, vegetable oil, methyl esters

SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally
Eye Contact
lifting the upper and lower lids.
Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.
If skin contact occurs:
Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
Skin Contact
Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

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If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.

Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid
Inhalation procedures.
Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket
mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
Transport to hospital, or doctor.
If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open airway and
prevent aspiration.
Observe the patient carefully.
Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious.
Ingestion Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can comfortably drink.
Seek medical advice.
Avoid giving milk or oils.
Avoid giving alcohol.
If spontaneous vomiting appears imminent or occurs, hold patient's head down, lower than their hips to help avoid possible
aspiration of vomitus.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

For acute or short term repeated exposures to petroleum distillates or related hydrocarbons:
Primary threat to life, from pure petroleum distillate ingestion and/or inhalation, is respiratory failure.
Patients should be quickly evaluated for signs of respiratory distress (e.g. cyanosis, tachypnoea, intercostal retraction, obtundation) and given oxygen. Patients
with inadequate tidal volumes or poor arterial blood gases (pO2 50 mm Hg) should be intubated.
Arrhythmias complicate some hydrocarbon ingestion and/or inhalation and electrocardiographic evidence of myocardial injury has been reported; intravenous
lines and cardiac monitors should be established in obviously symptomatic patients. The lungs excrete inhaled solvents, so that hyperventilation improves
clearance.
A chest x-ray should be taken immediately after stabilisation of breathing and circulation to document aspiration and detect the presence of pneumothorax.
Epinephrine (adrenalin) is not recommended for treatment of bronchospasm because of potential myocardial sensitisation to catecholamines. Inhaled
cardioselective bronchodilators (e.g. Alupent, Salbutamol) are the preferred agents, with aminophylline a second choice.
Lavage is indicated in patients who require decontamination; ensure use of cuffed endotracheal tube in adult patients. [Ellenhorn and Barceloux: Medical
Toxicology]
Any material aspirated during vomiting may produce lung injury. Therefore emesis should not be induced mechanically or pharmacologically. Mechanical means
should be used if it is considered necessary to evacuate the stomach contents; these include gastric lavage after endotracheal intubation. If spontaneous vomiting
has occurred after ingestion, the patient should be monitored for difficult breathing, as adverse effects of aspiration into the lungs may be delayed up to 48 hours.
Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media
Foam.
Dry chemical powder.
BCF (where regulations permit).
Carbon dioxide.

Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture

Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may
Fire Incompatibility
result

Advice for firefighters

Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
Fire Fighting
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
Combustible.
Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
Fire/Explosion Hazard On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
Combustion products include:
carbon dioxide (CO2)
other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.

HAZCHEM •3Z

SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

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Environmental hazard - contain spillage.

Remove all ignition sources.
Minor Spills Clean up all spills immediately.
Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
Control personal contact with the substance, by using protective equipment.
Environmental hazard - contain spillage.
Chemical Class: aliphatic hydrocarbons
For release onto land: recommended sorbents listed in order of priority.

SORBENT
RANK APPLICATION COLLECTION LIMITATIONS
TYPE

LAND SPILL - SMALL

cross-linked polymer - particulate 1 shovel shovel R, W, SS

cross-linked polymer - pillow 1 throw pitchfork R, DGC, RT

wood fiber - pillow 2 throw pitchfork R, P, DGC, RT

treated wood
2 throw pitchfork DGC, RT
fibre- pillow

sorbent clay - particulate 3 shovel shovel R, I, P

foamed glass - pillow 3 throw pitchfork R, P, DGC, RT

LAND SPILL - MEDIUM

cross-linked polymer - particulate 1 blower skiploader R,W, SS

Major Spills cross-linked polymer - pillow 2 throw skiploader R, DGC, RT

sorbent clay - particulate 3 blower skiploader R, I, P

polypropylene - particulate 3 blower skiploader W, SS, DGC

expanded mineral - particulate 4 blower skiploader R, I, W, P, DGC
polypropylene - mat 4 throw skiploader DGC, RT

Legend
DGC: Not effective where ground cover is dense
R; Not reusable
I: Not incinerable
P: Effectiveness reduced when rainy
RT:Not effective where terrain is rugged
SS: Not for use within environmentally sensitive sites
W: Effectiveness reduced when windy
Reference: Sorbents for Liquid Hazardous Substance Cleanup and Control;
R.W Melvold et al: Pollution Technology Review No. 150: Noyes Data Corporation 1988
Moderate hazard.
Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.

Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the SDS.

SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Containers, even those that have been emptied, may contain explosive vapours.
Do NOT cut, drill, grind, weld or perform similar operations on or near containers.
DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin
Electrostatic discharge may be generated during pumping - this may result in fire.
Ensure electrical continuity by bonding and grounding (earthing) all equipment.
Restrict line velocity during pumping in order to avoid generation of electrostatic discharge (<=1 m/sec until fill pipe
Safe handling
submerged to twice its diameter, then <= 7 m/sec).
Avoid splash filling.
Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
Use in a well-ventilated area.
Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.

Store in original containers.

Keep containers securely sealed.
Other information
No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.

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Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Metal can or drum
Suitable container Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
Storage incompatibility Avoid reaction with oxidising agents

SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OEL)

INGREDIENT DATA
Not Available

EMERGENCY LIMITS

Ingredient Material name TEEL-1 TEEL-2 TEEL-3

Diesel fuels; (inlcudes diesel fuel No. 4 (68476-31-3), fuel oil No.2 (68476-30-2), 300 3,300 20,000
diesel
fuel oil residual (68476-33-5) mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3

Ingredient Original IDLH Revised IDLH

diesel Not Available Not Available

fatty acids, vegetable oil,
Not Available Not Available
methyl esters

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE BANDING

Ingredient Occupational Exposure Band Rating Occupational Exposure Band Limit

diesel E ≤ 0.1 ppm

Occupational exposure banding is a process of assigning chemicals into specific categories or bands based on a chemical's
Notes: potency and the adverse health outcomes associated with exposure. The output of this process is an occupational exposure
band (OEB), which corresponds to a range of exposure concentrations that are expected to protect worker health.

MATERIAL DATA
NOTE H: Special requirements exist in relation to classification and labelling of this substance. This note applies to certain coal- and oil -derived substances and to
certain entries for groups of substances in Annex VI. European Union (EU) List of harmonised classification and labelling hazardous substances, Table 3.1, Annex
VI, Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) - up to the latest ATP
NOTE N: The classification as a carcinogen need not apply if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is
not a carcinogen. This note applies only to certain complex oil-derived substances in Annex VI.
European Union (EU) List of harmonised classification and labelling hazardous substances, Table 3.1, Annex VI, Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) - up to the
latest ATP

Exposure controls
Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed
engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to
provide this high level of protection.
Appropriate engineering
The basic types of engineering controls are:
controls
Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk.
Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ventilation
that strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment.

Personal protection

Safety glasses with side shields.

Chemical goggles.
Eye and face protection
Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy
document, describing the wearing of lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task.
Skin protection See Hand protection below
Wear chemical protective gloves, e.g. PVC.
Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, e.g. Rubber
The selection of suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality which vary from
Hands/feet protection manufacturer to manufacturer. Where the chemical is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material
can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
The exact break through time for substances has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves and.has to be

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observed when making a final choice.

Personal hygiene is a key element of effective hand care.
Body protection See Other protection below

Overalls.
Other protection P.V.C. apron.
Barrier cream.

Recommended material(s) Respiratory protection

GLOVE SELECTION INDEX Type A Filter of sufficient capacity. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 &
Glove selection is based on a modified presentation of the: 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent)
"Forsberg Clothing Performance Index". Selection of the Class and Type of respirator will depend upon the level of
The effect(s) of the following substance(s) are taken into account in the breathing zone contaminant and the chemical nature of the contaminant.
computer-generated selection: Protection Factors (defined as the ratio of contaminant outside and inside the
Shell Diesel mask) may also be important.

Material CPI Required

Maximum gas/vapour
NITRILE A minimum Half-face Full-Face
concentration present in
protection Respirator Respirator
air p.p.m. (by volume)
* CPI - Chemwatch Performance Index factor
A: Best Selection
A-AUS /
B: Satisfactory; may degrade after 4 hours continuous immersion up to 10 1000 -
Class1
C: Poor to Dangerous Choice for other than short term immersion
NOTE: As a series of factors will influence the actual performance of the glove, A-AUS /
up to 50 1000 -
a final selection must be based on detailed observation. - Class 1
* Where the glove is to be used on a short term, casual or infrequent basis, up to 50 5000 Airline * -
factors such as "feel" or convenience (e.g. disposability), may dictate a choice
of gloves which might otherwise be unsuitable following long-term or frequent up to 100 5000 - A-2
use. A qualified practitioner should be consulted. up to 100 10000 - A-3
100+ Airline**

* - Continuous Flow ** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand

A(All classes) = Organic vapours, B AUS or B1 = Acid gasses, B2 = Acid gas
or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), B3 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), E =
Sulfur dioxide(SO2), G = Agricultural chemicals, K = Ammonia(NH3), Hg =
Mercury, NO = Oxides of nitrogen, MB = Methyl bromide, AX = Low boiling
point organic compounds(below 65 degC)

Cartridge respirators should never be used for emergency ingress or in

areas of unknown vapour concentrations or oxygen content.
The wearer must be warned to leave the contaminated area immediately
on detecting any odours through the respirator. The odour may indicate that
the mask is not functioning properly, that the vapour concentration is too
high, or that the mask is not properly fitted. Because of these limitations,
only restricted use of cartridge respirators is considered appropriate.
Cartridge performance is affected by humidity. Cartridges should be
changed after 2 hr of continuous use unless it is determined that the
humidity is less than 75%, in which case, cartridges can be used for 4 hr.
Used cartridges should be discarded daily, regardless of the length of time
used

SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance Colourless / pale straw / yellow liquid may contain reodorant; floats on water.

Relative density (Water =

Physical state Liquid 0.84 typical @ 15C
1)
Partition coefficient
Odour Not Available Not Available
n-octanol / water

Auto-ignition temperature
Odour threshold Not Available >220
(°C)

Decomposition
pH (as supplied) Not Applicable Not Available
temperature

Melting point / freezing

Not Available Viscosity (cSt) 2-4.5 @ 40C
point (°C)

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Initial boiling point and

170-390 Molecular weight (g/mol) Not Applicable
boiling range (°C)
Flash point (°C) 63 typical (PMCC) Taste Not Available

Evaporation rate Not Available Explosive properties Not Available

Flammability Combustible. Oxidising properties Not Available

Surface Tension (dyn/cm

Upper Explosive Limit (%) 6 Not Available
or mN/m)

Lower Explosive Limit (%) 1 Volatile Component (%vol) Not Available

Vapour pressure (kPa) <0.01 @ 20C Gas group Not Available

Solubility in water Immiscible pH as a solution (1%) Not Applicable

Vapour density (Air = 1) Not Available VOC g/L Not Available

SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity See section 7

Unstable in the presence of incompatible materials.
Chemical stability Product is considered stable.
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

Possibility of hazardous
See section 7
reactions
Conditions to avoid See section 7

Incompatible materials See section 7

Hazardous decomposition
See section 5
products

SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Inhalation of vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. This may be accompanied by narcosis, reduced alertness, loss of
reflexes, lack of coordination and vertigo.
Limited evidence or practical experience suggests that the material may produce irritation of the respiratory system, in a
significant number of individuals, following inhalation. In contrast to most organs, the lung is able to respond to a chemical insult
by first removing or neutralising the irritant and then repairing the damage. The repair process, which initially evolved to protect
mammalian lungs from foreign matter and antigens, may however, produce further lung damage resulting in the impairment of
gas exchange, the primary function of the lungs. Respiratory tract irritation often results in an inflammatory response involving the
recruitment and activation of many cell types, mainly derived from the vascular system.
Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.

Inhaled High inhaled concentrations of mixed hydrocarbons may produce narcosis characterised by nausea, vomiting and
lightheadedness. Inhalation of aerosols may produce severe pulmonary oedema, pneumonitis and pulmonary haemorrhage.
Inhalation of petroleum hydrocarbons consisting substantially of low molecular weight species (typically C2-C12) may produce
irritation of mucous membranes, incoordination, giddiness, nausea, vertigo, confusion, headache, appetite loss, drowsiness,
tremors and anaesthetic stupor. Massive exposures may produce central nervous system depression with sudden collapse and
deep coma; fatalities have been recorded.
Central nervous system (CNS) depression may include nonspecific discomfort, symptoms of giddiness, headache, dizziness,
nausea, anaesthetic effects, slowed reaction time, slurred speech and may progress to unconsciousness. Serious poisonings
may result in respiratory depression and may be fatal.
Acute effects from inhalation of high concentrations of vapour are pulmonary irritation, including coughing, with nausea; central
nervous system depression - characterised by headache and dizziness, increased reaction time, fatigue and loss of co-ordination
Swallowing of the liquid may cause aspiration of vomit into the lungs with the risk of haemorrhaging, pulmonary oedema,
progressing to chemical pneumonitis; serious consequences may result.
Signs and symptoms of chemical (aspiration) pneumonitis may include coughing, gasping, choking, burning of the mouth, difficult
breathing, and bluish coloured skin (cyanosis).
Accidental ingestion of the material may be damaging to the health of the individual.
Ingestion
Ingestion of petroleum hydrocarbons may produce irritation of the pharynx, oesophagus, stomach and small intestine with
oedema and mucosal ulceration resulting; symptoms include a burning sensation in the mouth and throat. Large amounts may
produce narcosis with nausea and vomiting, weakness or dizziness, slow and shallow respiration, swelling of the abdomen,
unconsciousness and convulsions. Myocardial injury may produce arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation and electrocardiographic
changes. Central nervous system depression may also occur.

The material produces severe skin irritation; evidence exists, or practical experience predicts, that the material either:
Skin Contact produces severe inflammation of the skin in a substantial number of individuals following direct contact, and/or
produces significant and severe inflammation when applied to the healthy intact skin of animals (for up to four hours), such
inflammation being present twenty-four hours or more after the end of the exposure period.

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Skin irritation may also be present after prolonged or repeated exposure; this may result in a form of contact dermatitis
(nonallergic). The dermatitis is often characterised by skin redness (erythema) and swelling (oedema) which may progress to
blistering (vesiculation), scaling and thickening of the epidermis. At the microscopic level there may be intercellular oedema
of the spongy layer of the skin (spongiosis) and intracellular oedema of the epidermis.
Repeated exposure may cause skin cracking, flaking or drying following normal handling and use.
Skin contact with the material may damage the health of the individual; systemic effects may result following absorption.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material
The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition
Entry into the blood-stream through, for example, cuts, abrasions, puncture wounds or lesions, may produce systemic injury with
harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
Limited evidence exists, or practical experience suggests, that the material may cause eye irritation in a substantial number of
individuals and/or is expected to produce significant ocular lesions which are present twenty-four hours or more after instillation
into the eye(s) of experimental animals. Repeated or prolonged eye contact may cause inflammation characterised by temporary
redness (similar to windburn) of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis); temporary impairment of vision and/or other transient eye
Eye
damage/ulceration may occur.

Petroleum hydrocarbons may produce pain after direct contact with the eyes. Slight, but transient disturbances of the corneal
epithelium may also result. The aromatic fraction may produce irritation and lachrymation.

On the basis, primarily, of animal experiments, concern has been expressed that the material may produce carcinogenic or
mutagenic effects; in respect of the available information, however, there presently exists inadequate data for making a
satisfactory assessment.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying with cracking, irritation and possible dermatitis following.
Limited evidence suggests that repeated or long-term occupational exposure may produce cumulative health effects involving
Chronic organs or biochemical systems.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact with diesel fuel may cause defatting and irritation of follicles with blocked sebaceous glands
resulting in pimples and spots appearing on arms and legs. Hyperkeratosis has been described in engine drivers exposed
occupationally to diesel fuels. Repeated application to rabbit skin produces mortalities (8 ml/kg). The primary cause of death was
depression and anorexia which were induced by dermal irritation followed by infection; systemic intoxication did not appear to be
a factor.

TOXICITY IRRITATION

Shell Diesel Dermal (Rabbit) LD50: >2000 mg/kg[2] Not Available

Oral (Rat) LD50: >2000 mg/kg[2]

TOXICITY IRRITATION

Dermal (rabbit) LD50: >1800 mg/kg[1] Eye: no adverse effect observed (not irritating)[1]
diesel
Oral (rat) LD50: >2000 mg/kg[2] Skin (rabbit): 500 uL/24h SEVERE

Skin: adverse effect observed (irritating)[1]

fatty acids, vegetable oil, TOXICITY IRRITATION

methyl esters Oral (rat) LD50: >5000 mg/kg[1] Not Available

Legend: 1. Value obtained from Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Acute toxicity 2.* Value obtained from manufacturer's SDS.
Unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effect of chemical Substances

Shell Diesel Inhalation (Rat) LC50: 1-5 mg/l/4h

The material may produce severe skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure, and may produce a contact dermatitis
(nonallergic). This form of dermatitis is often characterised by skin redness (erythema) thickening of the epidermis.
Histologically there may be intercellular oedema of the spongy layer (spongiosis) and intracellular oedema of the epidermis.
Prolonged contact is unlikely, given the severity of response, but repeated exposures may produce severe ulceration.
For "kerosenes"
Acute toxicity: Oral LD50s for three kerosenes (Jet A, CAS No. 8008-20-6 and CAS No. 64742-81-0) ranged from > 2 to >20
g/kg The dermal LD50s of the same three kerosenes were all >2.0 g//kg. Inhalation LC50 values in Sprague-Dawley rats for
DIESEL straight run kerosene (CAS No. 8008-20-6) and hydrodesulfurised kerosene (CAS No. 64742-81-0) were reported to be > 5 and
> 5.2 mg/l, respectively. No mortalities in rats were reported in rats when exposed for eight hours to saturated vapor of
deodorised kerosene (probably a desulfurised kerosene). Six hour exposures of cats to the same material produced an LC50 of
>6.4 mg/l
When tested in rabbits for skin irritation, straight run kerosene (CAS No. 8008-20-6) produced “moderate” to “severe” irritation.
The substance is classified by IARC as Group 3:
NOT classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
Evidence of carcinogenicity may be inadequate or limited in animal testing.

Toxicity studies for the same project demonstrated no mortalities and few toxic effects on rats and rabbits with up to 5000 mg/kg
FATTY ACIDS, of biodiesel. Petroleum diesel showed no mortalities at the same concentration either, however toxic effects such as hair loss and
VEGETABLE OIL, METHYL urinary discolouring were noted with concentrations of >2000 mg/l in rabbits.
ESTERS Research contends that exhaust from pure canola oil biodiesel is more lethal for human epithelial cells than that from traditional
diesel. Epithelial cells, which are found in the lining of the airways and lungs, provide the body's first line of defence against

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viruses and particles capable of invading the body. The research found that the ultrafine size of fuel exhaust particles from
refined and blended canola oil could lead to respiratory health problems.
Increased use of renewable energy sources raise concerns about health effects of new emissions. 551liper No significant acute
toxicological data identified in literature search. Group A aliphatic monoesters (fatty acid esters) According to a classification
scheme described by the American Chemistry Council' Aliphatic Esters Panel, Group A substances are simple monoesters
derived from a monofunctional alcohol, such as 2-ethylhexyl alcohol (C8-alcohol) or tridecyl alcohol (C13 alcohol) and fatty acids
such as palmitic, stearic, oleic or linoleic acid. Metabolism of the parent esters is expected to yield the corresponding fatty acids
and alcohols. The fatty acids are naturally occurring and have a low order of toxicity. Group A substances are rather lipophilic (log
Kow 10-15) in character due to the large number of carbon numbers in the ester molecule (e.g., 24,26, 31 carbons) and have
relatively high boiling points.

Acute Toxicity Carcinogenicity

Skin Irritation/Corrosion Reproductivity

Serious Eye
STOT - Single Exposure
Damage/Irritation

Respiratory or Skin
STOT - Repeated Exposure
sensitisation

Mutagenicity Aspiration Hazard

Legend: – Data either not available or does not fill the criteria for classification
– Data available to make classification

SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

ENDPOINT TEST DURATION (HR) SPECIES VALUE SOURCE

Shell Diesel Not Not Not
Not Available Not Available
Available Available Available

ENDPOINT TEST DURATION (HR) SPECIES VALUE SOURCE

LC50 96 Fish 3.2mg/L 2

diesel
EC50 48 Crustacea 2mg/L 2

EC50 72 Algae or other aquatic plants 1.8mg/L 2

ENDPOINT TEST DURATION (HR) SPECIES VALUE SOURCE

fatty acids, vegetable oil,
EC50 48 Crustacea <0.13mg/L 2
methyl esters
EC50 72 Algae or other aquatic plants >0.131mg/L 2

Legend: Extracted from 1. IUCLID Toxicity Data 2. Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Ecotoxicological Information - Aquatic Toxicity
3. EPIWIN Suite V3.12 (QSAR) - Aquatic Toxicity Data (Estimated) 4. US EPA, Ecotox database - Aquatic Toxicity Data 5.
ECETOC Aquatic Hazard Assessment Data 6. NITE (Japan) - Bioconcentration Data 7. METI (Japan) - Bioconcentration Data 8.
Vendor Data

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Do NOT allow product to come in contact with surface waters or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning
equipment or disposing of equipment wash-waters.
Wastes resulting from use of the product must be disposed of on site or at approved waste sites.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.

Persistence and degradability

Ingredient Persistence: Water/Soil Persistence: Air

No Data available for all ingredients No Data available for all ingredients

Bioaccumulative potential
Ingredient Bioaccumulation

diesel LOW (BCF = 159)

Mobility in soil
Ingredient Mobility
No Data available for all ingredients

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SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Containers may still present a chemical hazard/ danger when empty.
Return to supplier for reuse/ recycling if possible.
Otherwise:
If container can not be cleaned sufficiently well to ensure that residuals do not remain or if the container cannot be used to
Product / Packaging store the same product, then puncture containers, to prevent re-use, and bury at an authorised landfill.
disposal Where possible retain label warnings and SDS and observe all notices pertaining to the product.
Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
Consult State Land Waste Authority for disposal.
Bury or incinerate residue at an approved site.
Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.

SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Labels Required

Marine Pollutant

HAZCHEM •3Z

Land transport (ADG)

UN number 3082
UN proper shipping name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains diesel)

Class 9
Transport hazard class(es)
Subrisk Not Applicable

Packing group III

Environmental hazard Not Applicable

Special precautions for Special provisions 274 331 335 375 AU01
user Limited quantity 5L

Environmentally Hazardous Substances meeting the descriptions of UN 3077 or UN 3082

are not subject to this Code when transported by road or rail in;
(a) packagings;
(b) IBCs; or
(c) any other receptacle not exceeding 500 kg(L).
- Australian Special Provisions (SP AU01) - ADG Code 7th Ed.

Air transport (ICAO-IATA / DGR)

UN number 3082
UN proper shipping name Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. * (contains diesel)

ICAO/IATA Class 9
Transport hazard class(es) ICAO / IATA Subrisk Not Applicable
ERG Code 9L

Packing group III

Environmental hazard Environmentally hazardous

Special provisions A97 A158 A197

Special precautions for
user Cargo Only Packing Instructions 964

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Cargo Only Maximum Qty / Pack 450 L

Passenger and Cargo Packing Instructions 964

Passenger and Cargo Maximum Qty / Pack 450 L

Passenger and Cargo Limited Quantity Packing Instructions Y964

Passenger and Cargo Limited Maximum Qty / Pack 30 kg G

Sea transport (IMDG-Code / GGVSee)

UN number 3082
UN proper shipping name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains diesel)

IMDG Class 9
Transport hazard class(es)
IMDG Subrisk Not Applicable

Packing group III

Environmental hazard Marine Pollutant

EMS Number F-A , S-F

Special precautions for
Special provisions 274 335 969
user
Limited Quantities 5L

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC code

Not Applicable

SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture

DIESEL IS FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING REGULATORY LISTS

Australia Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) - Dangerous Goods List
Australia Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) - List of Emergency Action
Codes
Australia Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS) - Hazardous
Chemicals
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons
(SUSMP) - Schedule 5
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Requirements (IMDG Code)
United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
Model Regulations

FATTY ACIDS, VEGETABLE OIL, METHYL ESTERS IS FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING REGULATORY LISTS
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)

National Inventory Status

National Inventory Status

Australia - AICS Yes

Canada - DSL Yes

Canada - NDSL No (diesel; fatty acids, vegetable oil, methyl esters)

China - IECSC Yes

Europe - EINEC / ELINCS /
Yes
NLP

Japan - ENCS No (fatty acids, vegetable oil, methyl esters)

Korea - KECI Yes

New Zealand - NZIoC Yes

Philippines - PICCS No (fatty acids, vegetable oil, methyl esters)

USA - TSCA Yes

Taiwan - TCSI Yes

Mexico - INSQ No (fatty acids, vegetable oil, methyl esters)

Vietnam - NCI Yes

Russia - ARIPS No (fatty acids, vegetable oil, methyl esters)

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Yes = All CAS declared ingredients are on the inventory

Legend: No = One or more of the CAS listed ingredients are not on the inventory and are not exempt from listing(see specific ingredients
in brackets)

SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date 11/01/2019

Initial Date 10/02/2018

SDS Version Summary

Version Issue Date Sections Updated
2.1.1.1 10/07/2011 Classification

3.1.1.1 11/01/2019 One-off system update. NOTE: This may or may not change the GHS classification

Other information
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch
Classification committee using available literature references.

The SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks
in the workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available
engineering controls must be considered.

Definitions and abbreviations

PC－TWA: Permissible Concentration-Time Weighted Average
PC－STEL: Permissible Concentration-Short Term Exposure Limit
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
TEEL: Temporary Emergency Exposure Limit。
IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations
OSF: Odour Safety Factor
NOAEL :No Observed Adverse Effect Level
LOAEL: Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
LOD: Limit Of Detection
OTV: Odour Threshold Value
BCF: BioConcentration Factors
BEI: Biological Exposure Index

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